Staying in Saint-Etienne despite a decent Ligue 2 last summer, Lucas Stassin confirms his convincing performances for the past season. With four goals and two assists in eight meetings, the 20-year-old striker is one of the great supporters of the good form of ASSE, the first ex-aequo in Ligue 2. As evidenced by his third place in the ranking of the best scorers in the championship.
However, it seems that the level of play displayed by the Belgian is not yet sufficient to claim a place of holder with the national team. Belgium coach Rudy Garcia preferred to bet on the experience of Michy Batshuayi (32), despite several notable absences, for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Belgium will face the North Macedonia (Friday, 8:45 p.m.) and Wales (Monday, 8:45 p.m.).
A blow for Lucas Stassin, who hoped to honor his first selection with the Red Devils despite strong competition in this position. The player also expressed himself on this subject in an interview with RTL SPORTS.
“There was perhaps hope in addition to me”
Selected with the hopes, Stassin did not hide by displaying a preference for the A. “It is certain that since Romelu (Lukaku) was injured, there was perhaps hope in addition to me because I told myself that there was a place that could be released. We know that as long as Romelu is there, he will be there and there are still other players behind him. I stand ready, I continue to work hoping to be able to be taken up one day. »»
Not enough to shoot the young player, who displays great ambitions despite the situation of Saint-Etienne, with the 2026 World Cup online. “What is needed in a selection are players that are ready,” said. If I manage to have a good season, even in Ligue 2 and not in a big championship, put goals or be decisive, it can be reflected as a national team. »» To see if the Stéphanois will be tempted by a new adventure at the next transfer window, after a recent change of agent.
